A new acoustic version for ‘Eye of the Storm’ from both Ryan Stevenson and featuring GabeReal of TobyMac’s DiverseCity band debuted days ago and it may very well be one of the most exciting releases of recent times. The compelling live video (see below) was filmed in Nashville. ‘Eye of the Storm’ marks the first #1 on Billboard’s National Christian Audience (NCA) and Mediabase Christian Audience charts for Gotee Records, one of Christian music’s most successful independent labels, and under which Stevenson’s track was released. The breakthrough, multi-format single from the GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter made history for the label as it has topped six charts, including iTunes’ Christian and Gospel Songs. ‘Eye of the Storm’ is currently marking three consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Christian AC Monitored and Mediabase Christian AC charts, and two consecutive weeks on Billboard’s AC Indicator chart. The song has also reached a combined 5.5 million streams from Pandora, Spotify and YouTube. “Over the years Gotee has had so many great songs I’m proud we’ve been a part of—songs that have been successful at radio; songs that have been certified Gold by the RIAA; and songs we feel will have an impact for years to come,” said Joey Elwood, president and co-founder, Gotee Records. “But in our 20-year history, we’ve never had a song hit so many milestones so quickly for us. It’s exciting for all of us at Gotee to celebrate with Ryan the impact this song is having. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this unbelievable songwriter and artist we get to call our partner.” Penned by Stevenson and producer Bryan Fowler, ‘Eye of the Storm’ is an anthem of hope and encouragement in the midst of hard times. Stevenson’s chart reign follows last year’s multi-week Billboard Christian Hot AC/CHR #1, “Not Forgotten” (feat. TobyMac). While ‘Eye of the Storm’ is Stevenson’s first AC #1 as an artist, he co-wrote TobyMac’s multi-week smash ‘Speak Life’, which topped charts in 2013 and was nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in 2014. Founded in 1994 by Joey Elwood, Todd Collins and GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-Platinum selling artist TobyMac, Gotee Records is home to Capital Kings, Finding Favour, Hollyn and Ryan Stevenson. The label has garnered six RIAA Gold recordings and has introduced such definitive artists as Relient K, Out of Eden, Grits, and SonicFlood to the Christian marketplace. Displaying excellent songwriting skills, fantastically complimentary musical talent and a passionate live performance ‘Eye of the Storm’ is guaranteed to have your worship team running to get lyrics and chords and could absolutely be a best find in recent weeks. Click the link to buy or stream ‘Eye of the Storm’ or just get the full album Fresh Start on iTunes. Keep up to date with more from Ryan Stevenson on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. O’Neil Dennis Editor